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There has been speculation for months about who Simon Cowell will have on the judging panel for "X Factor" — some even pointing to Mariah Carey as a possibility. ESSENCE.com has received confirmation from a credible 情報源 that Carey will not be a judge on the show, despite the rumors circulating. Cowell did approach the award-winning singer/songwriter with the request but she politely declined the offer, as she is busy preparing for the arrival of her twins with husband Nick 大砲, キャノン and 書く 音楽 for a new album.

With an endless 一覧 of accolades — including 13 ASCAP Awards, 20 BMI Awards, もっと見る weeks at #1 than any other producer または songwriter in history, etc. — Carey is a natural choice to be a high-profile judge on the talent show, but once and for all we can 確認 that she will not be featured.